October Revolution in Russia Begins, October 25, 1917

World War I: The U.S. ambassador Walter Hines Page to the United Kingdom is given the Zimmermann Telegram, in which Germany pledges to ensure the return of New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona to Mexico if Mexico declares war on the United States. Date: February 24, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on…

The "Miracle of the Sun" is witnessed by an estimated 70,000 people in the Cova da Iria in Portugal. Date: October 13, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 13 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Father Edward J. Flanagan Founds Boys…

World War I: The U.S. ambassador Walter Hines Page to the United Kingdom is given the Zimmermann Telegram, in which Germany pledges to ensure the return of New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona to Mexico if Mexico declares war on the United States. Date: February 24, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on…

World War I: Conscription begins in the United States as "Army registration day". Date: June 5, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 5 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917British General Edmund Allenby Enters Jerusalem, Declares Martial Law, December 11, 1917World…

World War I: The deadliest German air raid on London of the war is carried out by Gotha G.IV bombers and results in 162 deaths, including 46 children, and 432 injuries. Date: June 13, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 13 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On…

First demonstrations in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The beginning of the February Revolution (March 8 in the Gregorian calendar). Date: February 23, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 23 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917World War I: First Battle of Passchendaele,…